We discovered the agricultural cooperative Il Forteto during one of our trips to Italy. In the farming town of Mugello near Florence and Tuscany, Il Forteto makes some of Italy's finest specialty cheeses. "Pecorino" signifies sheep's milk and "Stagionato" indicates that ReNero is aged for three months. Its black protective coating harkens back to the old days, when artisan cheesemakers covered their cheeses with ash to prevent mold. ReNero is very flavorful, as are most sheep's milk cheeses, and can best be described as savory and complete. ReNero is an igourmet exclusive, and after you taste it you'll be begging us for more.

In honor of the recent quake victims at Amatrice & Accumoli, Italy I made Spaghetti all' Amatriciana. Cheese has a great flavor (milder than Pecorino Romano) and melts to make a beautiful sauce.

By Jerry D Longfrom Hanford, Californiaon Jan 28, 2016

Excellent service, excellent product !

Completely satisfied, received numerous complements on how delicious the product is, all were inquiring where I purchased it.

By Jean Denhamfrom Straits of Juan de Fucaon Sep 25, 2015

Best Pizza I've ever made

I’m sure ( :) ) I’ve never said this before, but I want to share with you the easiest and probably the best pizza I’ve ever made. I wanted to highlight one of the cheeses we rec’d from our cheese club – Renero Pecorino Stagionato. This is a pizza that can come together in about 15 minutes. Brush the pizza dough with garlic oil (if you have it), topped with a brushing of tomato based pizza sauce.
Combine 2 oz. each of shredded Mozzarella, cheddar & Swiss and sprinkle over the sauce. If you love candied jalapeno (you can use regular jalapeno, if desired), add a few of them. Now, for the knockout of finishing the pizza, use 2.8 (that’s all I had) shredded Renero Pecorino Stagionato cheese. That’s it – no meat and you know who didn’t even complain!!
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See the piece at ’11 o’clock’?? I grabbed that one first and wow, it was wonderful, so I probably should add more candied jalapenos next time…..

By Davidfrom Auburn, Alon Jan 08, 2015

Excellent cheese

It is so hard to find real Tuscan Pecorino cheese here in the southeast. Thank you igourmet!!

By nesfrom CTon Jun 30, 2012

Great Cheese

One of the best cheeses I have ever had!

By Michelefrom Illinoison Aug 07, 2011

The Best Pecorino!

This cheese is excellent. We first tried this when we lived in Italy and are thrilled that we found it available here.